Jeremy Affeldt returns, Clay Hensley goes on DL

This is all working out quite conveniently. Guillermo Mota rejoins the roster after serving his 100-game PED suspension. Jeremy Affeldt goes on paternity leave. Affeldt rejoins the roster. Clay Hensley goes on the disabled list with a right groin strain.

“It’s been bothering him a couple weeks, and he’s been playing through it, and it’s been affecting his pitching a little bit,” manager Bruce Bochy said.

By the time Hensley is eligible to come off the DL, no corresponding move will be necessary because roster limits will be expanded from 25 to 40 by then. Bochy said Hensley first felt soreness while pitching in a game. The reliever gave up nine runs on 10 hits in his last eight appearances.

September call-up possibilities include hitters Brett Pill and Conor Gillaspie and pitchers Jean Machi, Brad Penny and Shane Loux. Outfielder Xavier Nady would need to be added to the 40-man roster.

Hard-throwing Heath Hembree isn’t expected to be promoted.

Outfielder Gary Brown, first baseman Ricky Oropesa and shortstop Joe Panik are among the Giants prospects who’ll play in the Arizona Fall League.